Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,

Albert Einstein wrote 'We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.'  This Flashback Friday episode from Nov 2021 reminds us that too often we may listen but what do we actually hear?  The intent of the Growing Older Living Younger podcast is to introduce new ways of thinking about the problems of how we age, to help our listeners discover their personal roadma...

What if fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and declining strength after 50 are not inevitable signs of aging, but signals of underlying metabolic dysfunction that can be corrected? In episode 275, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with metabolic restoration practitioner, Lori Balue, about how women can restore energy, reduce inflammation, preserve muscle, and regain metabolic resilience through personaliz...

THIS FLASHBACK FRIDAY EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the effect of aging on   brain functions, affecting many attributes of cognition, like memory and processing speed; and on the importance of recognizing the   early warning signs of dementia for early treatment. Today's guest is neuropsychiatrist and creator of the SAGE test,   Dr. Douglas Scharre. Dr. Scharre   is board cert...

What if the future of aging is no longer defined simply by lifespan, but by how long we can remain mentally sharp, physically active, emotionally connected, and fully engaged with life? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with documentary filmmaker,  David Donnelly, director of the acclaimed documentary,  Forever Young , about the rapidly evolving science of longevity an...

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: A recurring theme in this podcast is the importance of mindset in supporting consistency, when making the small changes in lifestyle and habits that can have a big positive impact on your health and vitality as you age. Your beliefs shape how you think, feel and act. And if you are to overcome life's challenges when they strike, you have to believe in your ability to do so. My gu...

Are the so-called "heart-healthy" vegetable oils in your kitchen truly supporting your health—or could they be contributing to inflammation and metabolic imbalance? In this episode of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with nutrition expert Cherie Calbom, MS, CN, about industrial seed oils such as canola, soybean, sunflower, and corn oil, and the growing concerns surrounding...

FLASHBACK FRIDAY FB 29 Dec 2021 Agnes de Mille, American dancer and choreographer expresses the power of dance: " To dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful. This is power, it is glory on earth and it is yours for the taking."   Does dance also have the power to  ward off dementia?  Today's guest is Dr. Joe Verghese, Professor of Neurology at the Albert Einstein Colle...

What if one of the most powerful anti-aging tools already exists within your body? This episode explores autophagy, the body's natural cellular renewal system, and how activating it can support healthy aging and longevity. Longevity expert Leslie Kenny shares her personal journey of reversing autoimmune disease and translating cutting-edge science into practical strategies. Listeners will discover...

Flashback Friday - Episode 32  dates from Dec 2021 but ageism is still a hot topic in 2026 "Too old at 72? Careful. Ageism is out. We'll have the law on you! ( Melvyn Bragg)" Hubris? I avoid 'isms' but I open this conversation with an anecdote of the first overt instance of ageism that I personally encountered, just before recording this podcast. Today's guest explores the structural ways we toler...

What if aging is not only driven by what happens inside our cells, but also by factors circulating in our blood? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Gillian Lockitch talks with Brad Younggren to explore the emerging science behind therapeutic plasma exchange and its potential to influence inflammation, biological aging, and chronic disease. Drawing on human clinical trial data, including the Ci...

FLASHBACK FRIDAY EPISODE 008 May 2021 'A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams.' (John Barrymore) 'Miracles are objects and events in nature and in our lives, that cannot be fully explained or recreated' (Dr. Harley Rotbart) Dr. Harley Rotbart is the author of " No Regrets Living: 7 keys to a life of Wonder and Contentment" , is   an infectious disease specialist, Professor and Vic...

What if the most powerful determinant of how you age is not your biology, but your inner dialogue? In this episode, Anne Poirier explores how self-talk shapes emotional wellbeing, behavior, and ultimately  healthspan . Negative inner dialogue can reinforce stress, limit confidence, and influence lifestyle choices that impact aging. Drawing from her lived experience and three decades of professiona...

Flashback Friday:    ' What creates our reality is not really the action we're taking. But the being state that stands behind the action.'  (Esra B. Ogut) One of the seven key pillars of the Growing Older Living Younger roadmap to aging youthfully, is comprised of the 3 attributes Mindset, Mindfulness and Mindkeep. Earlier episodes of this podcast have focused on beliefs, behaviors and consequence...

What if one of the most powerful tools for aging youthfully isn't found in a supplement, a diet, or even an exercise routine—but in how you think, play, and respond to life's most difficult moments? In this deeply moving and insightful conversation, Dr. Gillian  Lockitch speaks with Kym Coco, who shares how profound loss became the catalyst for transformation, resilience, and renewed purpose. Draw...

FlashBack Friday THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on super aging - how to help transform longer lifespan into longer healthspan via  7 A Pillars of longevity. Today's Featured Experts are David Cravit and Larry Wolf, co-authors of " SuperAging: Getting Older Without Getting Old - A Boomers Guide to living well after 65. We discuss the 7 A's of the Pillars of Superaging, how def...

What if essential carotenoid antioxidants you consume today, could protect your vision and cognitive functions now and in the future? In this episode, Professor John Nolan explains how specific carotenoids, lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin play a critical role in protecting the retina and brain from oxidative stress, a key driver of damage and age-related decline. As a leading researcher in...

 Flashback Friday: Episode 52 from Season 1 May 2022 Audrey Hepburn, a  Screen Legend and a truly  iconic beauty,  said " The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years. "  I was reflecting  on previous discussions I have had on  ageism   as I read yet another comment  on  beauty and aging youthfully.  The debate centered around the question of whether we should accept and indeed celebrate the...

What if the fatigue, brain fog, and loss of strength many women experience after 50 are not simply hormonal, but reflect deeper shifts in metabolism, muscle, and mitochondrial function? In this insightful episode, Dr. Elizabeth Goldspink reframes midlife as a metabolic and neurological transition rather than a purely hormonal one. She explains how muscle acts as a longevity organ, how mitochondria...

Flashback Friday Episode 50 - May 2022 "Walk into any pharmacy and ask to examine a bottle of prescription medicine chosen at random. T here is a one in four chance that the prescription medication you hold in your hand has an active ingredient derived from a plant. Most of these plant-derived drugs were originally discovered through the study of traditional remedies and folk knowledge of indigeno...

What if one of the most powerful tools for protecting your brain health has been right under your nose all along? In this fascinating episode, Jonathan Askholm explores the science of olfaction and its direct connection to memory, emotion, and cognitive function. Drawing on emerging research and personal experience, he explains how intentional smell training may improve memory, mood, and even supp...

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on sleep and the ways we can achieve sufficient natural sleep. Today's Featured Expert is  retired medical doctor and   longtime mindfulness teacher, Dr. Lucinda Sykes , on her approach to promoting deep natural sleep We discuss the importance of natural deep sleep, what happens to our brains during the stages of sleep, the adverse effects of sl...

What if the greatest threat to your independence, your brain health, and even your lifespan isn't aging itself—but the hours you spend sitting each day? In this powerful episode, Dr. Gillian Lockitch explores a transformative approach to health with Dr. James Walter: the concept of "Move More Moments." Drawing from his expertise in cardiovascular exercise physiology, Dr. Walter challenges the trad...

Flashback Friday Episode 66 from 2022 "Brains at any age are capable of rewiring and changing. No one should be aging, thinking that it's all downhill from here' (Dr. Henry Mahncke).  This comment on  brain plasticity, made by   research neuroscientist,  Dr. Henry Mahncke, in  Episode 10: Rewiring Your Brain , echoes in my head, whenever I reflect on the goal of Growing Older Living Younger, namel...

What if one of the most powerful influences on your health, your hormones, and even your longevity was something you rarely think about—your posture? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Gillian Lockitch explores the profound connection between structural alignment and the biological systems that govern how we age. Joined by scoliosis specialist and spinal health expert Dr. Mark Morningstar, this conv...

Flashback Friday's  EPISODE 176 of GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on a vital topic for all who want to age in good health, namely preventing falls, and potential fractures. Falls are a leading cause of injury, disability and loss of independence among seniors, often resulting in fractures, hospitalizations and long term health complications. Maintaining mobility and preventing falls is absol...